Moving to Slovenia from Japan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Japan to Slovenia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Japan to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 22.9% more expensive than Japan overall. A ¥12,000,000 salary in Japan would need to be roughly €83,200 in Slovenia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ljubljana averages 59°F vs 69°F in Tokyo, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Japan and Slovenia.
What does your salary buy?
¥12,000,000 → €83,200
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia
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Restaurants
pay 93.7% more
Groceries
pay 13.2% less
Transportation
pay 1.8% more
Housing
pay 46.0% more
Childcare
pay 9.8% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 9.1% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Slovenia cost about 26% more than cities in Japan.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Japan to Slovenia.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Slovenia compared to Japan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Japan performs better than Slovenia across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Japan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Japan generally does better on environment, though Slovenia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Japan generally does better on infrastructure, though Slovenia leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Japan leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Japan generally does better on family life, though Slovenia leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), National Tax Agency Japan (2016), Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (2016), The World Factbook (2013). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Tokyo | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 53°/37°F (12°/3°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/58°F (23°/14°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 63°/49°F (17°/9°C) | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) |
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| Month | Tokyo | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.2°C) | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 52°/36°F (10.9°/2.1°C) | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 58°/41°F (14.2°/5.0°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 67°/50°F (19.4°/9.8°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 74°/58°F (23.6°/14.6°C) | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.5°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) |
| Aug | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 82°/69°F (27.5°/20.3°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Oct | 72°/59°F (22.0°/14.8°C) | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) |
| Nov | 62°/48°F (16.7°/8.8°C) | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) |
| Dec | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.8°C) | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
Japan Meteorological Agency,
Slovenian Environment Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Japan and Slovenia. To live, work, or study long-term in Slovenia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Slovenia's immigration authority.
Japan passport holder visiting Slovenia
Visa Free
Slovenia passport holder visiting Japan
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Slovenia than Japan?
On average Slovenia is around 23% pricier than Japan, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?
Budget about €20,800 for 3 months in Slovenia (based on a ¥12,000,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Slovenia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Slovenia: 34.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Slovenia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Slovenia safe for expats?
Japan performs better than Slovenia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.2 in Japan.
How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Japan?
Japan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 33.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 26.5 in Japan. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Japan: 83).
What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to Japan?
The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 69°F in Tokyo. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Tokyo gets 62.9 in.
What language do they speak in Slovenia?
The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Japan, the official language is Japanese.
